OUR WEST BRIDGFORD SALES TEAM

Having been one of the original founders of the company Gary is still at the centre of all the big decision making. Prior to Estate Agency, Gary was a professional footballer with a large part of his career being at Notts County and whilst on the face of it the two industries could not be further apart, he has managed to bring many of the skills required in his sporting life in to the company. After 22 years of exciting times with the company, Gary is looking forward to shaping the next 22!

Interests

It perhaps goes without saying that Gary enjoys sport, with his favourites being golf, skiing, running and football (watching). Keeping fit through running has led to Gary taking part in the 2016 London Marathon. He is also a big fan of a holiday!

Val is the driving force within the office and is 'all-seeing'. She is not just a Director and the office manager but she is the glue that holds everything together and makes sure everything runs as it should with solid team work. Her professional experience is legendary. She worked in the city centre for global property agent Savills for 22 years so she understands the corporate side of the property market but she is passionate about the more personal and detailed local service that an independent agent can provide.

Her vast experience means there is not a scenario she has not encountered and therefore is the 'go to' person with any questions any of the staff may have.

She has experience in all aspects of the land and property market and has had huge success in extending the company's expertise and knowledge in New Homes, particularly with eco-friendly energy efficient projects which have proved hugely popular. She also has a wide knowledge of shared ownerships schemes which is a popular growth area enabling many first time buyers of all ages and circumstances to get on the property ladder.

Interests

Val is married, has two grown up sons and two Labradors. She loves country walks and cruising when she can escape her busy work life!

Steven has worked for a number of agents in the West Bridgford area but he has found his home with us. He brings a wealth of experience with him and is very creative in making a deal come together. There are not many houses in West Bridgford that Steven hasn't been in and on the back of that he brings real knowledge to the table. He has a fantastic rapport with his fellow Forest fan Graham and is a larger than life character. Interests – Most of his free time is spent with his three daughters and when the chance allows he will go down to the City ground with Graham and watch Forest.

Graham graduated from Newcastle university in 1998 and has worked in the Estate Agency sector for over 16 years including working in New Zealand, Grantham, Lincoln and Nottingham City Centre. He joined Royston and Lund in July 2010 and has had 6 enjoyable years selling on average 40 million pounds of property each year. Graham has NFoPP Level 3 in the Sale of Residential Property and is therefore a member of the NAEA.

Intersts - he is a big sports fan, has had a season ticket for 34 years at Nottingham Forest and enjoys 5-a-side and badminton. He lives in Tollerton with his wife and three young children.

Melanie has been in the estate agency industry since 1985 and has worked for both corporate and independent agencies and therefore has an excellent knowledge of the whole sales process and helps out on this side of the business whenever needed. Her main role now is P.A to both the valuers Graham and Steven and she tries hard to keep them in order!! She makes sure all the sales details are correct and displays in order as well as doing all the other tasks associated with a good secretary (including buying biscuits and making tea) She is always available to offer advice to other younger members of the team and can be relied on to sort out any queries both efficiently and with a calm approach.

Interests

With 4 children and 9 grandchildren, most of Mel’s spare time is taken up with family matters making sure there is never a dull moment.

Gina has worked in estate agency since 2002 and started at a local independent agency in Radcliffe on Trent she then joined us here at Royston and Lund in 2005. She is an important member of the team as she has achieved the NFOPP (National Federation of Property Professionals) level 3 award and is also a member of NAEA since 2005. Gina is our "Multi Tasker” and with 2 young children, she now works part time (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays) as our Marketing expert dealing with our website, Social Media and the preparation of leaflets/flyers. She is also an experienced Sales Negotiator and is always ready to help in any area of the business (including all the administration when required).

Interests

We are proud to say Gina recently completed a “mammoth” 22 mile swimming challenge for the charity Aspire (for spinal injury and rehabilitation) raising a lot of money and enjoys the theatre, nights out (when she gets chance) and loves spending time with her family.

Samantha joined us from a large corporate agency based in the City Centre where she was also Senior Negotiator.

She realises the importance of good customer service and is very keen to make her mark on the West Bridgford market, therefore making her a willing, enthusiastic and efficient member of staff. Her previous employment was in Social Care and she worked as a Home care manager which she then left to pursue her career in estate agency. Sam enjoys converting viewings into sales and progressing the sales through to completion and therefore keeping the vendors informed throughout (the most important task we do).

Interests

Sam has lived in Honduras for 6 months and speaks Spanish and also worked in America too working with severely disabled people. She is lively and fun and enjoys going to the Gym and socialising and travelling the world (when she gets chance!)

Li (Lee) was another of the original founders of the company having worked with Chris for a number of years before taking the plunge to go it alone. A real man of the people, he is everyones friend. He is a very caring person and this has helped him enormously in his time in the industry. He is the man to turn to when you need help and over the years must have listed more properties than anyone else in the area.

Interests

He is a real family man spending as much time as he can with his wife and children and he is delighted that he is now a Grandad! With any spare time he has Li is heavily involved with charitable causes.

Eileen is our new addition and a very welcome member to our busy West Bridgford sales team she has worked in residential sales for many years, she started her estate agency career with Val Shakespeare as a sales receptionist in her first independent agent and has now come full circle. Eileen then went on to work for a large corporate agent, where she spent many years working in different offices in diverse markets which were both stagnant and buoyant and has used this experience to home in on her negotiations skills by using comparable evidence to obtain the best price for the Seller in differing market values. Eileen can therefore adapt to the constant moving market place. Being a caring and understanding person Eileen is happy to listen to her clients stories and build up a working relationship with them. Eileen has competed in a couple of half marathon’s and spends her spare time either in the gym or on the gin!

Elliot joined us as from a large corporate where he worked his way up to Sales Negotiator from Apprentice; during his time there he completed a Level 3 Sales Apprenticeship in Estate Agency giving him excellent knowledge within the industry. Elliot is a great addition to the team, his positive and enthusiastic approach to the role ensures clients are very happy with the service they receive. Being local and having been brought up in West Bridgford, he has a great knowledge of the area.

Interests

Elliot is a sports lover with football and skiing being at the top of his list. He also enjoys eating out and socialising with friends.

Natasha has recently joined us from an Estate Agents based in the North East where she worked for a number of years. Natasha has excellent knowledge of the industry having worked within roles in all aspects of the Estate Agency business including Accompanied Viewer, Sales Negotiator as well as Valuer. Natasha is committed to a high level of customer service and understands the importance of good communication for her clients. In her spare time Natasha will be found with family and friends and enjoys spending time outdoors.

Megan joined us in the Spring of 2018 to learn the role of an Estate Agent. Having a background in customer service Megan is assisting our customers with a friendly helpful manner. We are delighted to be able to support Megan with her career goals. Living locally Megan has great knowledge of the area and is enjoying the buzz of a busy office. Megan loves travelling and exploring the different cultures around the world, after just coming back from an amazing trip in Australia! Having excellent IT skills and a friendly polite disposition Megan is becoming a great addition to our team.

Mark has been working within the industry for 26 years now with experience as a Senior Sales Negotiator and Office Manager in the past. He has been working for Royston and Lund for 18 years now and has come to know many of the local Vendors and gained a good knowledge of the area. Mark enjoys meeting new people and help making their dream of a new home come together. His father was an Estate Agent before him many years ago owning his own estate agency ‘Bowden and Daley’, and so it is in his blood.

Interests

In his spare time he enjoys computer gaming, playing Dungeons and Dragon’s with his friends each week and has done so since he was 15 !! Also enjoys rock music and going to concerts, going to gaming conventions, wargaming and painting the miniatures and building the scenery. There is still much more he does but no more space to put it all in.

Chris is one of the original founders of the company after previously working for a large coporate. A very methodical character he brings calmness when things are getting heated and gets along with everyone. He has been in the industry for over 30 years now and has seen masssive changes within the industry during that time and as a result is able to bring a wealth of experience to the table.

Interests

As a season ticket holder at Notts County most of his Saturdays are spent drowning his sorrows! Alongside watching the 'Pies' he is a big traveller and cruiser with his wife and 2 sons.

Terry has worked for the company for over 5 years. He is local and has good knowlege of the areas that we cover and is happy to share his expertise with potential buyers on viewing appointments.

Roger has been carrying out the very important role of Accompanied Viewer since 2014. As he has lived in West Bridgford for many years, he is always able to answer any questions with regard to the local area. Roger always has a smile on his face and is very happy to help out where he can.With a background in sales